Questioning Weakness, Contracts, Leaders, and AOC

 

"If Leftists like AOC actually thought mandates and masking worked, they wouldn’t be frolicking in free FL."  

-- Steve Cortes

Do you consider AOC to be a person of high integrity and credibility?

No. I don't even consider her attractive. Decorum prevents me from saying more.

Should I proceed with my decision if my assessment shows the weak points outweighs the strong points?

If it isn’t an important decision, failure is the best way we learn. If it deals with love, go for it, but remember there are two answers and you may not hear what you want. Before you proceed, you really need to understand the importance of the decision to move forward and if a failure will crush the life out of you. Choose to be happy, regardless of the outcome.

What characteristics establish a delightful soul?

True happiness always and in all things, regardless of your circumstances.

Why do we wait for opportunities to come to us? Why don't we create legitimate opportunities?

Why don’t you? Those who strive for excellence do not sit on their laurels. They go out and work for what they want. Relegating one’s self to a life of social welfare has never been an attractive alternative to reaching for the stars. It garners no self-respect.

How has living to your expectations been with you?

As I approach 70 years of age, I have no more expectations than to continue to strive for happiness always and in all things. This, and waking up each morning to give thanks for the gift of another day in paradise and another chance to excel, make living worth the effort. It has become easier since I have no desire to excel at anything more than happiness. Any day on this side of the dirt is a day to celebrate.

“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.”

-- Alexander Pope

Ellen DeGeneres said: “Sometimes you can’t see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others”. How do you interpret it?

We define ourselves a certain way, but it isn’t necessarily the way others define us. Sometimes we think we’re “all that” and we so aren’t. Sometimes we see ourselves as so much less when we have so much more. Sometimes we berate ourselves for failure when all life did was present us with an opportunity to learn. Seeing “clearly” all depends on who is looking.

Can a leader be both transactional and transformational?

A good leader can be whatever is required of them. If they can’t, they’re not much of a leader.

In English, people use "till the cows come home" to mean till hell freezes over. How abusive was this home that the cows have vowed never to return to?

The cows come home in the morning to be fed. So, basically, you’re giving something a 24-hour time period, or until the cows wander in. You’ll work your ass off on it till the cow’s come home. Since hell will probably never “freeze over,” whatever decision you have to make will never be the one they want to hear. Hell will freeze over before you give them what they want.

What do you call those people who do a lot for their loved ones but do not expect anything in return?

Selfless.

Whenever I think about a business, I think I would let my friends be part of it. If I don't do this, they'll be disheartened. Is it okay to think this way?

No. Business and friends make strange bedfellows. If you’re going to loan money to a friend, make them sign a contract to pay you back. Family, friends, and business are a hard mix, and contracts should always be part of the equation so everyone knows just where they stand and what their responsibilities are.

"Business, you know, may bring you money, but friendship hardly ever does."

-- Jane Austen

Why is it important to have a kind heart, fierce mind, and brave spirit?

No, these three are only important if this is who you wish to be. If not, you can be any combination or none of them at all. No one can say what is important for another. Some are leaders and others are followers. Some are dominant and others are submissive. And, lest we forget, all those who exist in between, and are truly happy in their lot. Why and what you are is of less importance than being truly happy always and in all things.

What is something Americans do that bothers you?

Vote poorly.

Honestly, are you really struggling in this economy?

No, but that doesn’t mean the Biden and Putin both don’t need to go. The mentally infirm and the mentally insane should never have their fingers on the button to nuclear armageddon.

What is the meaning of Christine Joy?

Who is Christine Joy?

What are the telltale signs of bad leadership?

Bad inspection results. An overflowing suggestion box. A failing business. A “revolving door” of dissatisfied employees. A robust business in the HR department. The owner is working harder than the employees.

"Nothing will kill a great employee faster than watching you tolerate a bad one."

-- Unknown

How true is it that if one has superior talent, training, or experience, one may accumulate riches in large amounts?

Not very. What if your superior talent is washing windows or digging ditches? You have mega training and experience doing it. Will you accumulate riches? Only if you also have the business knowledge to turn what you do into a business that lots of people need so you can incorporate and hire hundreds of workers.

Can planning too much be a negative thing? 

You can always over plan. Sooner or later you have to start fishing or you’ll be forever cutting bait.

My ex-partner left me and our son. Now he is saying he doesn't want to be in our old home to see our son, why?

He isn’t much of a father? So many names are on the tip of my tongue, being a man who wanted to be but was denied the right to be, a full-time father, myself. I am hesitant to judge before hearing the reason from his own mouth. Might I recommend you ask him what his reason is? 

Do Americans feel hated around the world?

 Only if they practice hatred. Let us hope they swim in the deeper end of the gene pool.

Do you have a weapon that isn't lethal but protects you when needed?

Psychology. It isn’t 100%, but if the attacker is a fool you stand a pretty good chance of survival. If not, a solid kick to the nads will drive him to his knees, choking on his own bile, trying not to throw up. Now you have the choice to continue kicking the crap out of him, snapping his neck, or running. Personally, if I’m not a resident of a democratic state, like New York, I’d kick the shit out of him and call a cop. What do you do when your body is a weapon? Show some restraint and try to follow the rule of law. Yeah, let’s go with that.

"...the image of police officers beating Rodney King with billy clubs as opposed to police officers continually shocking a person with a taser. Both are severe forms of abuse. However, because the act of pushing a button is far less dramatic and visually arresting than swinging a billy club, it can come across as much more humane to the general public. This, of course, draws much less media coverage and, thus, less bad public relations for the police.”

-- John W. Whitehead

How well do you think you understand yourself and your family?

Approaching 70? Very well.

How successful do you think you’ve been so far?

I’ve been very happy in both of my careers. The only thing I never found happiness in was my marriage, but that was insignificant in the greater scheme, considering it was my mistake to marry the wrong person. She did give me two great kids, though, so, all in all, I have had a pretty successful life, barring that one fricking 25-year mistake.

How would I find a list of tasks for my sub?

They are your submissive, Mistress. What are your desires? You certainly are not admitting you’re not up to the position of dom, are you? I think not.

How many chances do you give a person before you write them off?

Two. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. There will be no third time.

Why do I always try to "game the system" or cheat? I find myself constantly looking for ways to cut corners even when I shouldn't.

You fear failure, even though you fail each time you cheat. Failure is life presenting a lesson for us to learn, which you choose not to. Critique why you failed, try again, and again, until you attain the goal, then move forward. This is life and, at times, it isn’t all that. Accept that you will fail. It is how we all learn.

“Cheating is a choice. Period.”

-- Charles J. Orlando

Editor's Note

(Re: disclaimer cum "get out of jail free" card)

Before you go getting your panties in a bunch, it is essential to understand that this is just an opinion site and, as such, can be subjected to scrutiny by anyone with a differing opinion. It doesn't make either opinion any more right or wrong than the other. An opinion, presented in this context, is a way of inciting others to think and, hopefully, to form opinions of their own, if they haven't already done so. This is also why, occasionally, I will present an "opinion" just to stir an emotional pot. Where it may sound like I agree with the statements made, I'm more interested in getting others to consider an alternate viewpoint. 

It is my fervent hope that we keep open and active minds when reading opinions and while engaging in peaceful and constructive discussion, in an arena of mutual respect, concerning those opinions put forth. After over twenty years with military intelligence, I have come to believe engaging each other in this manner and in this arena is the way we will learn tolerance and respect for differing beliefs, cultures, and viewpoints.

We all fall from grace, some more often than others; it is part of being human. God's test for us is what we learn from the experience, and what we do afterward.

Pastor Tony spent 22 years with the United States Air Force Intelligence as a planner, analyst, briefer, instructor, and, finally, a senior manager. He spent 17 years, following his service career, working with the premier, world-renowned, Western Institutional Review Board helping to protect the rights of human subjects involved in pharmaceutical research.

Ordained 1n 2013 as an "interfaith" minister, he founded the Congregation for Religious Tolerance in response to intolerance shown by Christians toward peaceful Islam. As the weapon for his war on intolerance he chose the pen, and wages his "battle" in the guise of the Congregation's official online blog, The Path, of which he is both author and editor. "The Path" offers a vehicle for commentary and guidance concerning one's own personal, spiritual, path toward peace and the final destination for us all. He currently resides in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where he volunteered as the lead chaplain at a regional medical center.

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